A ridge of high pressure over the Plains combined with mainly dry conditions resulted in a stretch of mostly sunny skies and highs at or above 90°. The streak this year at North Platte started on June 22 and ended July 7 as Sunday, July 8 was mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers with highs below 90°. The streak was 16 days and ties for 5th for the longest stretch, with highs at or above 90 degrees in recorded history (138 years, 1875-2012). Below is a list of the top 15 longest stretches for highs 90°+ at North Platte, Nebraska.